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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 325.68 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 325.68 and 213.12 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 325.68 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/325.68 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 325.68 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 69,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,408.92/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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