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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 324.84 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 324.84 and 211.08 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 324.84 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/324.84 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 324.84 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 68,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,567.23/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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