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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 324.88 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 324.88 and 184.25 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 324.88 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/324.88 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 324.88 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 59,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,859.49/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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