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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 324.89 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 324.89 and 108.27 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 324.89 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/324.89 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 324.89 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 35,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175.30/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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