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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.67, 324.72 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.67, 324.72 and 184.06 is: 275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.67 : 324.72 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.67/324.72 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.67x = 324.72 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.67x = 59,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,767.96/216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.85

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