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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.53, 324.80 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.53, 324.80 and 108.41 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.53 : 324.80 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.53/324.80 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.53x = 324.80 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.53x = 35,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211.03/216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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