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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 325.05 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 325.05 and 88.50 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 325.05 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/325.05 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 325.05 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 28,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,766.93/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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