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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.55, 324.84 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.55, 324.84 and 124.01 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.55 : 324.84 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.55/324.84 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.55x = 324.84 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.55x = 40,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,283.41/216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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