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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.11, 324.62 and 183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.11, 324.62 and 183.61 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.11 : 324.62 = 183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.11/324.62 = 183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.11x = 324.62 × 183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.11x = 59,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,603.13/216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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