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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 324.30 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 324.30 and 185.32 is: 278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 324.30 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/324.30 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 324.30 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 60,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,100.38/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.11

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