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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.08 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.08 and 88.50 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.08 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.08 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.08 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 28,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,769.58/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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