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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 327.43 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 327.43 and 203.60 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 327.43 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/327.43 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 327.43 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 66,664.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,664.75/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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