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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.44, 324.82 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.44, 324.82 and 162.20 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.44 : 324.82 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.44/324.82 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.44x = 324.82 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.44x = 52,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,685.80/216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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