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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 323.80 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 323.80 and 94.24 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 323.80 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/323.80 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 323.80 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 30,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,514.91/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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