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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.67, 325.22 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.67, 325.22 and 94.98 is: 142.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.67 : 325.22 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.67/325.22 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.67x = 325.22 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.67x = 30,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,889.40/216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.56

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