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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.71, 324.45 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.71, 324.45 and 194.84 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.71 : 324.45 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.71/324.45 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.71x = 324.45 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.71x = 63,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,215.84/216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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