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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.57, 322.63 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.57, 322.63 and 206.25 is: 307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.57 : 322.63 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.57/322.63 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.57x = 322.63 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.57x = 66,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,542.44/216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.26

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