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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.21, 324.65 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.21, 324.65 and 135.42 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.21 : 324.65 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.21/324.65 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.21x = 324.65 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.21x = 43,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964.10/216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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