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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 324.39 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 324.39 and 88.18 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 324.39 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/324.39 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 324.39 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 28,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604.71/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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