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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.48, 324.74 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.48, 324.74 and 144.40 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.48 : 324.74 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.48/324.74 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.48x = 324.74 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.48x = 46,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,892.46/216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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