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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 324 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 324 and 100.53 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 324 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/324 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 324 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 32,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571.72/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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