- Since 9 is in the tenths place, 216.974 is between 216.9 and 217.0
- 216.95 is the midpoint between 216.9 (216.90) and 217.0 (217.00)
- As illustrated on the number line, 216.974 is greater than the midpoint (216.95)
- Therefore, 216.974 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 217.0
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