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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 325.08 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 325.08 and 144.18 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 325.08 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/325.08 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 325.08 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 46,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,870.03/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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