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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 323.87 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 323.87 and 106.38 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 323.87 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/323.87 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 323.87 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 34,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452.76/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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