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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.11, 324.15 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.11, 324.15 and 203.81 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.11 : 324.15 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.11/324.15 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.11x = 324.15 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.11x = 66,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,063.39/216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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