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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 324.90 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 324.90 and 79.75 is: 119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 324.90 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/324.90 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 324.90 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 25,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,911.18/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.53

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