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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 316.47 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 316.47 and 203.22 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 316.47 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/316.47 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 316.47 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 64,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,313.03/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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