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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 323.34 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 323.34 and 208.88 is: 312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 323.34 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/323.34 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 323.34 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 67,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,539.26/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.65

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