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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 1,008.16 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 1,008.16 and 216 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 1,008.16 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/1,008.16 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 1,008.16 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 217,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,762.56/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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