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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.35, 324.41 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.35, 324.41 and 123.66 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.35 : 324.41 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.35/324.41 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.35x = 324.41 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.35x = 40,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115.92/216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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