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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.91 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.91 and 210.88 is: 316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.91 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.91 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.91 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 68,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,727.90/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.78

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