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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.39 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.39 and 79.98 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.39 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.39 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.39 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 26,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025.03/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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