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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.60, 324.27 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.60, 324.27 and 135.20 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.60 : 324.27 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.60/324.27 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.60x = 324.27 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.60x = 43,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839.68/216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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