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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 325.26 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 325.26 and 88.52 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 325.26 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/325.26 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 325.26 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 28,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.02/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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