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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 325.99 and 204.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 325.99 and 204.65 is: 306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 325.99 = 204.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/325.99 = 204.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 325.99 × 204.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 66,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,713.70/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.97

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