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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 325.04 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 325.04 and 208.83 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 325.04 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/325.04 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 325.04 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 67,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,875.84/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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