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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.62, 324.65 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.62, 324.65 and 94.88 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.62 : 324.65 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.62/324.65 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.62x = 324.65 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.62x = 30,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,803.84/216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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