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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.46, 323.81 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.46, 323.81 and 209.67 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.46 : 323.81 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.46/323.81 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.46x = 323.81 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.46x = 67,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,892.19/217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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