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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.41, 325.22 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.41, 325.22 and 108.27 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.41 : 325.22 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.41/325.22 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.41x = 325.22 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.41x = 35,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211.03/216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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