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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.61, 324.99 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.61, 324.99 and 94.91 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.61 : 324.99 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.61/324.99 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.61x = 324.99 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.61x = 30,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,843.18/216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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