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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.43, 325.19 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.43, 325.19 and 203.47 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.43 : 325.19 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.43/325.19 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.43x = 325.19 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.43x = 66,166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166.41/216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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