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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.35, 324.53 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.35, 324.53 and 70.20 is: 105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.35 : 324.53 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.35/324.53 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.35x = 324.53 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.35x = 22,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782.18/216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.30

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