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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.22, 324.51 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.22, 324.51 and 88.06 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.22 : 324.51 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.22/324.51 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.22x = 324.51 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.22x = 28,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,576.35/216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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