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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 324.18 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 324.18 and 87.78 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 324.18 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/324.18 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 324.18 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 28,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456.52/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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