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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 320.81 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 320.81 and 203.37 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 320.81 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/320.81 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 320.81 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 65,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,243.13/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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