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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.77, 325.62 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.77, 325.62 and 209.09 is: 314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.77 : 325.62 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.77/325.62 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.77x = 325.62 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.77x = 68,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,083.89/216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.08

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