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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 324.78 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 324.78 and 86.55 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 324.78 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/324.78 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 324.78 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 28,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,109.71/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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