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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 323.91 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 323.91 and 204.42 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 323.91 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/323.91 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 323.91 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 66,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,213.68/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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