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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 323.38 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 323.38 and 206.74 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 323.38 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/323.38 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 323.38 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 66,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,855.58/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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