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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 326.88 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 326.88 and 203.50 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 326.88 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/326.88 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 326.88 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 66,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520.08/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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