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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 322.86 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 322.86 and 195.71 is: 292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 322.86 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/322.86 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 322.86 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 63,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,185.95/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.22

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