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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 324.40 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 324.40 and 94.55 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 324.40 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/324.40 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 324.40 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 30,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,670.16/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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