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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326.27 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326.27 and 204.83 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326.27 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326.27 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326.27 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 66,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,831.82/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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