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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.49, 324.52 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.49, 324.52 and 94.74 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.49 : 324.52 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.49/324.52 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.49x = 324.52 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.49x = 30,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,745.02/216.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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