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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.05, 323.96 and 79.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.05, 323.96 and 79.10 is: 118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.05 : 323.96 = 79.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.05/323.96 = 79.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.05x = 323.96 × 79.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.05x = 25,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,623.22/216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.60

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