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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.40, 324.84 and 178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.40, 324.84 and 178.33 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.40 : 324.84 = 178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.40/324.84 = 178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.40x = 324.84 × 178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.40x = 57,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,928.72/216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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