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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.89, 325.20 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.89, 325.20 and 114.22 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.89 : 325.20 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.89/325.20 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.89x = 325.20 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.89x = 37,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,143.90/216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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