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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 324.96 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 324.96 and 162.88 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 324.96 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/324.96 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 324.96 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 52,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,929.48/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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