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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 326.82 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 326.82 and 212.64 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 326.82 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/326.82 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 326.82 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 69,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,495.00/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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