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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 325.26 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 325.26 and 215.08 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 325.26 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/325.26 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 325.26 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 69,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,956.92/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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