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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.70 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.70 and 206.19 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.70 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.70 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.70 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 67,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,156.08/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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