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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 317.42 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 317.42 and 204.40 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 317.42 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/317.42 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 317.42 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 64,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,880.79/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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