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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 297.74 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 297.74 and 204.21 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 297.74 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/297.74 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 297.74 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 60,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,802.00/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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