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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 324.72 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 324.72 and 108.21 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 324.72 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/324.72 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 324.72 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 35,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,136.33/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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