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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.40, 323.08 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.40, 323.08 and 193.32 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.40 : 323.08 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.40/323.08 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.40x = 323.08 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.40x = 62,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457.83/216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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