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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.21, 297.84 and 203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.21, 297.84 and 203.91 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.21 : 297.84 = 203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.21/297.84 = 203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.21x = 297.84 × 203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.21x = 60,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,732.55/216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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