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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.60, 324.62 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.60, 324.62 and 144.52 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.60 : 324.62 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.60/324.62 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.60x = 324.62 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.60x = 46,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,914.08/216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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