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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.67, 324.83 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.67, 324.83 and 135.34 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.67 : 324.83 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.67/324.83 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.67x = 324.83 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.67x = 43,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962.49/216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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