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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 315.24 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 315.24 and 204.56 is: 305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 315.24 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/315.24 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 315.24 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 64,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,485.49/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.16

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