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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 317.66 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 317.66 and 203.43 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 317.66 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/317.66 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 317.66 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 64,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,620.56/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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