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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.33 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.33 and 206.03 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.33 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.33 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.33 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 65,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,173.47/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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