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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 325.54 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 325.54 and 201.84 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 325.54 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/325.54 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 325.54 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 65,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,706.72/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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