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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 317.52 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 317.52 and 203.18 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 317.52 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/317.52 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 317.52 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 64,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,512.13/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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