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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.22, 323.84 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.22, 323.84 and 118.60 is: 177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.22 : 323.84 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.22/323.84 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.22x = 323.84 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.22x = 38,408.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,408.47/216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.63

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