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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 324.68 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 324.68 and 144.36 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 324.68 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/324.68 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 324.68 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 46,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,870.08/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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