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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.44, 324.51 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.44, 324.51 and 108.14 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.44 : 324.51 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.44/324.51 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.44x = 324.51 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.44x = 35,092.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,092.51/216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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