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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.22, 324.07 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.22, 324.07 and 129.50 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.22 : 324.07 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.22/324.07 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.22x = 324.07 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.22x = 41,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964.80/216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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