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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.67, 325.27 and 144.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.67, 325.27 and 144.31 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.67 : 325.27 = 144.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.67/325.27 = 144.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.67x = 325.27 × 144.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.67x = 46,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937.73/216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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