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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 324.20 and 209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 324.20 and 209.77 is: 314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 324.20 = 209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/324.20 = 209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 324.20 × 209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 68,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,007.15/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.36

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