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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 324.33 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.99, 324.33 and 205.03 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 324.33 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/324.33 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 324.33 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 66,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,497.34/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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