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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 326.05 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 326.05 and 211.49 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 326.05 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/326.05 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 326.05 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 68,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,956.60/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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