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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.23 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.23 and 144.69 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.23 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.23 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.23 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 47,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,057.53/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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