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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.32, 326.24 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.32, 326.24 and 188 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.32 : 326.24 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.32/326.24 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.32x = 326.24 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.32x = 61,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,333.12/216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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