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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 323.42 and 212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 323.42 and 212.19 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 323.42 = 212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/323.42 = 212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 323.42 × 212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 68,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,625.43/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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