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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 314.34 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 314.34 and 204.48 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 314.34 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/314.34 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 314.34 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 64,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,276.24/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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