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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 308.24 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 308.24 and 203.36 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 308.24 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/308.24 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 308.24 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 62,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683.69/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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