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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.43, 324.49 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.43, 324.49 and 134.16 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.43 : 324.49 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.43/324.49 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.43x = 324.49 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.43x = 43,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,533.58/216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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