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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 326 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 326 and 203 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 326 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/326 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 326 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 66,178
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,178/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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