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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.39 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.39 and 88.59 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.39 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.39 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.39 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 28,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,824.67/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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