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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 315.33 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 315.33 and 203.44 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 315.33 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/315.33 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 315.33 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 64,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,150.74/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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