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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 327.73 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 327.73 and 204.88 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 327.73 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/327.73 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 327.73 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 67,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,145.83/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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