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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 312.18 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 312.18 and 203.17 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 312.18 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/312.18 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 312.18 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 63,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,425.61/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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