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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.24, 325.12 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.24, 325.12 and 203.48 is: 304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.24 : 325.12 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.24/325.12 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.24x = 325.12 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.24x = 66,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,155.42/217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.53

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