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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.42, 324.65 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.42, 324.65 and 72.14 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.42 : 324.65 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.42/324.65 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.42x = 324.65 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.42x = 23,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420.43/216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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