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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.11, 324.08 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.11, 324.08 and 117.26 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.11 : 324.08 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.11/324.08 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.11x = 324.08 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.11x = 38,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,001.62/216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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