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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 323.63 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 323.63 and 210.12 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 323.63 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/323.63 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 323.63 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 68,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,000.09/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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