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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.70, 326.68 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.70, 326.68 and 202.30 is: 303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.70 : 326.68 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.70/326.68 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.70x = 326.68 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.70x = 66,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,087.36/217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.57

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