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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 324.18 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 324.18 and 185.64 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 324.18 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/324.18 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 324.18 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 60,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,180.78/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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