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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 323.52 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 323.52 and 211.11 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 323.52 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/323.52 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 323.52 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 68,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,298.31/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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