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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 324 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 324 and 94.30 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 324 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/324 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 324 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 30,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,552.39/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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