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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 316.08 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 316.08 and 203.94 is: 303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 316.08 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/316.08 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 316.08 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 64,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,461.36/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.62

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