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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 325.49 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 325.49 and 206.01 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 325.49 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/325.49 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 325.49 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 67,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,053.16/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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