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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.80, 325.24 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.80, 325.24 and 88.48 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.80 : 325.24 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.80/325.24 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.80x = 325.24 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.80x = 28,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,777.24/216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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