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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.65, 324.86 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.65, 324.86 and 101 is: 151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.65 : 324.86 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.65/324.86 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.65x = 324.86 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.65x = 32,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810.86/216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.45

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