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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 325.80 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 325.80 and 211 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 325.80 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/325.80 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 325.80 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 68,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,743.80/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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