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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 324.51 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 324.51 and 135.34 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 324.51 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/324.51 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 324.51 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 43,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,919.18/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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