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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.22, 298.34 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.22, 298.34 and 128.88 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.22 : 298.34 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.22/298.34 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.22x = 298.34 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.22x = 38,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,447.92/216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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