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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 324.46 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 324.46 and 113.50 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 324.46 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/324.46 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 324.46 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 36,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,826.21/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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