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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 323.94 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 323.94 and 203.46 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 323.94 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/323.94 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 323.94 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 65,908.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,908.83/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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