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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 324.78 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 324.78 and 108.44 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 324.78 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/324.78 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 324.78 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 35,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,219.14/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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