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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 326.36 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 326.36 and 208.06 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 326.36 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/326.36 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 326.36 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 67,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,902.46/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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