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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.32, 322.56 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.32, 322.56 and 203.36 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.32 : 322.56 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.32/322.56 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.32x = 322.56 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.32x = 65,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,595.80/216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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