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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 324.33 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 324.33 and 206.04 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 324.33 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/324.33 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 324.33 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 66,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,824.95/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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