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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 323.37 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 323.37 and 204.33 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 323.37 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/323.37 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 323.37 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 66,074.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,074.19/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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