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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.58, 325.59 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.58, 325.59 and 203.10 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.58 : 325.59 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.58/325.59 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.58x = 325.59 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.58x = 66,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127.33/217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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