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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.89, 325.70 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.89, 325.70 and 206.25 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.89 : 325.70 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.89/325.70 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.89x = 325.70 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.89x = 67,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,174.59/216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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