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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 324.88 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 324.88 and 113.81 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 324.88 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/324.88 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 324.88 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 36,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,974.59/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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