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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.38, 324.87 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.38, 324.87 and 134.98 is: 202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.38 : 324.87 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.38/324.87 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.38x = 324.87 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.38x = 43,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,850.95/216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.66

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