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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.70, 324.43 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.70, 324.43 and 185.74 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.70 : 324.43 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.70/324.43 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.70x = 324.43 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.70x = 60,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,259.63/216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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