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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 315.36 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 315.36 and 203.88 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 315.36 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/315.36 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 315.36 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 64,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,295.60/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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