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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 325.67 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 325.67 and 206.46 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 325.67 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/325.67 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 325.67 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 67,237.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,237.83/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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