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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.13, 324.24 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.13, 324.24 and 87.88 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.13 : 324.24 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.13/324.24 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.13x = 324.24 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.13x = 28,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,494.21/216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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