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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 324.81 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 324.81 and 94.95 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 324.81 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/324.81 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 324.81 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 30,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,840.71/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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