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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 298.40 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 298.40 and 117.99 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 298.40 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/298.40 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 298.40 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 35,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208.22/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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