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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.22 and 62.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.22 and 62.74 is: 94.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.22 = 62.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.22 = 62.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.22 × 62.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 20,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,402.63/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.09

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