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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 321.48 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 321.48 and 203.04 is: 302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 321.48 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/321.48 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 321.48 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 65,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,273.30/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.19

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