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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 323.94 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 323.94 and 113.62 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 323.94 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/323.94 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 323.94 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 36,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,804.44/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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