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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 323.60 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 323.60 and 199.69 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 323.60 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/323.60 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 323.60 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 64,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,617.88/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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