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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 325.36 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 325.36 and 88.63 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 325.36 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/325.36 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 325.36 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 28,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,834.81/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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