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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 325.95 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 325.95 and 205.31 is: 308.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 325.95 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/325.95 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 325.95 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 66,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,920.79/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.44

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