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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 322.32 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 322.32 and 215.52 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 322.32 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/322.32 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 322.32 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 69,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,466.41/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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