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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 323.41 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 323.41 and 205.18 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 323.41 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/323.41 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 323.41 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 66,358.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,358.15/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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