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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.40, 324.28 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.40, 324.28 and 209.04 is: 313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.40 : 324.28 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.40/324.28 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.40x = 324.28 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.40x = 67,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,787.49/216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.25

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