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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 324 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 324 and 94.36 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 324 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/324 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 324 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 30,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572.64/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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