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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.24, 326.22 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.24, 326.22 and 206.28 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.24 : 326.22 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.24/326.22 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.24x = 326.22 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.24x = 67,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,292.66/217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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