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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.58, 324.82 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.58, 324.82 and 94.94 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.58 : 324.82 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.58/324.82 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.58x = 324.82 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.58x = 30,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,838.41/216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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