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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 323.88 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 323.88 and 100.50 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 323.88 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/323.88 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 323.88 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 32,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549.94/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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