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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 324.67 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 324.67 and 108.31 is: 162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 324.67 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/324.67 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 324.67 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 35,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,165.01/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.24

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