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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 324.43 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 324.43 and 204.06 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 324.43 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/324.43 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 324.43 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 66,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,202.68/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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