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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.89, 325.34 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.89, 325.34 and 88.64 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.89 : 325.34 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.89/325.34 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.89x = 325.34 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.89x = 28,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,838.21/216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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