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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 325 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 325 and 94.88 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 325 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/325 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 325 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 30,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,836/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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