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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.11, 323.96 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.11, 323.96 and 94.34 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.11 : 323.96 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.11/323.96 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.11x = 323.96 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.11x = 30,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,560.29/216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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