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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 323.74 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 323.74 and 100.18 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 323.74 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/323.74 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 323.74 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 32,432.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432.27/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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