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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 323.98 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 323.98 and 85.96 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 323.98 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/323.98 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 323.98 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 27,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849.32/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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