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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 324.81 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 324.81 and 119.34 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 324.81 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/324.81 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 324.81 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 38,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762.83/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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