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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 323.48 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 323.48 and 193.19 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 323.48 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/323.48 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 323.48 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 62,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490.52/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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