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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 325.33 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 325.33 and 108.70 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 325.33 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/325.33 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 325.33 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 35,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,364.46/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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