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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.27, 324.38 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.27, 324.38 and 118.84 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.27 : 324.38 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.27/324.38 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.27x = 324.38 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.27x = 38,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,549.32/216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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