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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 324.42 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 324.42 and 135.12 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 324.42 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/324.42 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 324.42 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 43,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,835.63/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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