A statue is 212 feet tall. If at a certain time of day, a 5 ½ foot tall person casts an 8feetshadow, how long will the statue's shadow be?

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A statue is 212 feet tall. If at a certain time of day, a 5 ½ foot tall person casts an 8feet shadow, how long will the statue's shadow be?