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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.82, 325.33 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.82, 325.33 and 86.88 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.82 : 325.33 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.82/325.33 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.82x = 325.33 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.82x = 28,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,264.45/216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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