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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 323.97 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 323.97 and 202.67 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 323.97 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/323.97 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 323.97 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 65,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,657.83/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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