Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 324 and 87.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 216, 324 and 87.75 is: 131.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216 : 324 = 87.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216/324 = 87.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216x = 324 × 87.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216x = 28,431 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,431/216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131.63
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