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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 324.32 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 324.32 and 94.41 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 324.32 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/324.32 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 324.32 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 30,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618.58/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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