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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.09, 323.94 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.09, 323.94 and 79.04 is: 118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.09 : 323.94 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.09/323.94 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.09x = 323.94 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.09x = 25,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,604.22/216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.49

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