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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.99, 325.01 and 212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.99, 325.01 and 212.11 is: 316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.99 : 325.01 = 212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.99/325.01 = 212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.99x = 325.01 × 212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.99x = 68,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,937.87/217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.24

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