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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 323.91 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 323.91 and 135.33 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 323.91 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/323.91 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 323.91 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 43,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,834.74/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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