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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.24, 304.82 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.24, 304.82 and 56.97 is: 85.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.24 : 304.82 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.24/304.82 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.24x = 304.82 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.24x = 17,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367.11/203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.45

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