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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 318.41 and 203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 318.41 and 203.77 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 318.41 = 203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/318.41 = 203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 318.41 × 203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 64,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,879.79/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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