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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.38, 324.74 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.38, 324.74 and 130.88 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.38 : 324.74 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.38/324.74 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.38x = 324.74 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.38x = 42,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,500.67/216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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