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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.70, 323.46 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.70, 323.46 and 188.01 is: 280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.70 : 323.46 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.70/323.46 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.70x = 323.46 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.70x = 60,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813.71/216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.64

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