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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.31, 324.63 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.31, 324.63 and 190.68 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.31 : 324.63 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.31/324.63 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.31x = 324.63 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.31x = 61,900.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900.68/216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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