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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.86, 325.44 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.86, 325.44 and 144.72 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.86 : 325.44 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.86/325.44 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.86x = 325.44 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.86x = 47,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097.68/216.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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