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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 326.43 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 326.43 and 204.93 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 326.43 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/326.43 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 326.43 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 66,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,895.30/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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