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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 323.97 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 323.97 and 100.50 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 323.97 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/323.97 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 323.97 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 32,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,558.99/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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