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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 299.12 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 299.12 and 209.34 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 299.12 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/299.12 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 299.12 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 62,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,616.73/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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