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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 324.28 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 324.28 and 185.64 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 324.28 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/324.28 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 324.28 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 60,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,199.34/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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