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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.34 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.34 and 62.86 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.34 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.34 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.34 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 20,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450.87/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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