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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 323.58 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 323.58 and 190.71 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 323.58 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/323.58 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 323.58 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 61,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,709.94/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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