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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.98, 320.61 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.98, 320.61 and 203 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.98 : 320.61 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.98/320.61 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.98x = 320.61 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.98x = 65,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,083.83/213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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