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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.28, 324.47 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.28, 324.47 and 88.03 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.28 : 324.47 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.28/324.47 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.28x = 324.47 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.28x = 28,563.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,563.22/216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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