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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 325.07 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 325.07 and 88.38 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 325.07 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/325.07 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 325.07 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 28,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,729.69/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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