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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 324.10 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 324.10 and 182.10 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 324.10 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/324.10 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 324.10 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 59,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,018.23/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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