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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 325.32 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 325.32 and 114.15 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 325.32 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/325.32 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 325.32 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 37,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,135.28/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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