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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.25, 323.93 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.25, 323.93 and 100.80 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.25 : 323.93 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.25/323.93 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.25x = 323.93 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.25x = 32,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,650.43/216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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