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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.58, 323.98 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.58, 323.98 and 187.26 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.58 : 323.98 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.58/323.98 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.58x = 323.98 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.58x = 60,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,668.49/216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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