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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.40, 325.22 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.40, 325.22 and 210.94 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.40 : 325.22 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.40/325.22 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.40x = 325.22 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.40x = 68,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,601.91/216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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