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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.62, 325.02 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.62, 325.02 and 108.35 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.62 : 325.02 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.62/325.02 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.62x = 325.02 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.62x = 35,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,214.29/216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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