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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 322.97 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 322.97 and 204.04 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 322.97 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/322.97 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 322.97 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 65,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,898.80/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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