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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 324.98 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 324.98 and 163.32 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 324.98 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/324.98 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 324.98 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 53,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,075.73/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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