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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.61, 324.91 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.61, 324.91 and 88.45 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.61 : 324.91 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.61/324.91 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.61x = 324.91 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.61x = 28,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738.29/216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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