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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 324.96 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 324.96 and 144.54 is: 216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 324.96 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/324.96 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 324.96 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 46,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,969.72/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.55

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