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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 323.60 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 323.60 and 191.16 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 323.60 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/323.60 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 323.60 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 61,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859.38/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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