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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 324.68 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 324.68 and 108.18 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 324.68 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/324.68 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 324.68 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 35,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,123.34/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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