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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.50, 324.48 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.50, 324.48 and 119.04 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.50 : 324.48 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.50/324.48 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.50x = 324.48 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.50x = 38,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,626.10/216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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