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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 323.89 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 323.89 and 100.41 is: 150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 323.89 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/323.89 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 323.89 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 32,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,521.79/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.56

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