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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.46, 324.69 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.46, 324.69 and 86.41 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.46 : 324.69 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.46/324.69 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.46x = 324.69 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.46x = 28,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,056.46/216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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