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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.66, 325.24 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.66, 325.24 and 144.96 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.66 : 325.24 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.66/325.24 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.66x = 325.24 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.66x = 47,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,146.79/216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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