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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 323.93 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 323.93 and 79.11 is: 118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 323.93 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/323.93 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 323.93 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 25,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,626.30/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.57

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