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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 325.94 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 325.94 and 184.48 is: 277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 325.94 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/325.94 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 325.94 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 60,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,129.30/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.11

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