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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.27, 324.09 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.27, 324.09 and 135.09 is: 202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.27 : 324.09 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.27/324.09 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.27x = 324.09 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.27x = 43,781.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,781.32/216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.44

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