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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.39, 324.99 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.39, 324.99 and 162.12 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.39 : 324.99 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.39/324.99 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.39x = 324.99 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.39x = 52,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,687.38/216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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