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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 323.69 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 323.69 and 113.36 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 323.69 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/323.69 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 323.69 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 36,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691.31/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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