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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.69, 325.05 and 144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.69, 325.05 and 144.39 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.69 : 325.05 = 144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.69/325.05 = 144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.69x = 325.05 × 144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.69x = 46,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933.97/216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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