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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 324.86 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 324.86 and 207.06 is: 310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 324.86 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/324.86 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 324.86 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 67,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,264.42/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.08

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