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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 324.48 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 324.48 and 88 is: 132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 324.48 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/324.48 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 324.48 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 28,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554.24/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.05

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