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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.20, 324.26 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.20, 324.26 and 180.06 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.20 : 324.26 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.20/324.26 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.20x = 324.26 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.20x = 58,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,386.26/216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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