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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.66, 324.74 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.66, 324.74 and 184.06 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.66 : 324.74 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.66/324.74 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.66x = 324.74 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.66x = 59,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,771.64/216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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