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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.65, 324.98 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.65, 324.98 and 88.31 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.65 : 324.98 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.65/324.98 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.65x = 324.98 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.65x = 28,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699.69/216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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