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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.53, 324.87 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.53, 324.87 and 133.24 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.53 : 324.87 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.53/324.87 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.53x = 324.87 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.53x = 43,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285.68/216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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