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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.62, 323.08 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.62, 323.08 and 210.98 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.62 : 323.08 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.62/323.08 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.62x = 323.08 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.62x = 68,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,163.42/216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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