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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.60, 324.92 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.60, 324.92 and 180.12 is: 270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.60 : 324.92 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.60/324.92 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.60x = 324.92 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.60x = 58,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,524.59/216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.20

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