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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 325.43 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 325.43 and 204.27 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 325.43 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/325.43 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 325.43 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 66,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,476.23/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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