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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 323.06 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 323.06 and 209.24 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 323.06 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/323.06 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 323.06 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 67,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,597.07/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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