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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 325.62 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 325.62 and 212.76 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 325.62 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/325.62 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 325.62 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 69,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,278.91/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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