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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 323.97 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 323.97 and 107.83 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 323.97 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/323.97 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 323.97 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 34,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,933.69/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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