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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 324.41 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 324.41 and 144.09 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 324.41 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/324.41 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 324.41 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 46,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,743.52/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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