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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 325.44 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 325.44 and 203.76 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 325.44 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/325.44 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 325.44 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 66,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,311.65/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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