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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 322.98 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 322.98 and 209.34 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 322.98 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/322.98 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 322.98 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 67,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,611.59/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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