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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 329.27 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 329.27 and 203.58 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 329.27 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/329.27 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 329.27 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 67,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,031.77/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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