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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.71, 324.83 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.71, 324.83 and 108.26 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.71 : 324.83 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.71/324.83 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.71x = 324.83 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.71x = 35,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,165.55/216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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