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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.09, 323.71 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.09, 323.71 and 113.22 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.09 : 323.71 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.09/323.71 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.09x = 323.71 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.09x = 36,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,650.45/216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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