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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.37, 324.55 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.37, 324.55 and 86.44 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.37 : 324.55 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.37/324.55 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.37x = 324.55 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.37x = 28,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,054.10/216.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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