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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 323.91 and 100.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 323.91 and 100.51 is: 150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 323.91 = 100.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/323.91 = 100.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 323.91 × 100.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 32,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,555.38/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.56

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