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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.48, 298.80 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.48, 298.80 and 129.22 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.48 : 298.80 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.48/298.80 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.48x = 298.80 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.48x = 38,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,610.94/216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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