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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 322.68 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 322.68 and 211.96 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 322.68 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/322.68 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 322.68 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 68,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,395.25/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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