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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 326 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 326 and 192.32 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 326 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/326 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 326 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 62,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,696.32/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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