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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.28, 322.61 and 208.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.28, 322.61 and 208.81 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.28 : 322.61 = 208.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.28/322.61 = 208.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.28x = 322.61 × 208.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.28x = 67,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,364.19/216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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