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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.48, 325.04 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.48, 325.04 and 108.32 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.48 : 325.04 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.48/325.04 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.48x = 325.04 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.48x = 35,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208.33/216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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