- Since 4 is in the tenths place, 217.41 is between 217.4 and 217.5
- 217.45 is the midpoint between 217.4 (217.40) and 217.5 (217.50)
- As illustrated on the number line, 217.41 is less than the midpoint (217.45)
- Therefore, 217.41 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 217.4
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