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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 300.21 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 300.21 and 203.67 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 300.21 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/300.21 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 300.21 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 61,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,143.77/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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