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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 322.18 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 322.18 and 208.17 is: 310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 322.18 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/322.18 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 322.18 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 67,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,067.69/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.40

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