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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 327.11 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 327.11 and 202.10 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 327.11 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/327.11 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 327.11 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 66,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,106.28/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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