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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.71, 325.53 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.71, 325.53 and 210.63 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.71 : 325.53 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.71/325.53 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.71x = 325.53 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.71x = 68,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,566.38/216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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