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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.43, 324.44 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.43, 324.44 and 108.19 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.43 : 324.44 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.43/324.44 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.43x = 324.44 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.43x = 35,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101.43/216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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