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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 318.30 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 318.30 and 205.64 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 318.30 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/318.30 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 318.30 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 65,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,455.21/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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