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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.50, 324.82 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.50, 324.82 and 135.24 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.50 : 324.82 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.50/324.82 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.50x = 324.82 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.50x = 43,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,928.32/216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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