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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.70, 324.60 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.70, 324.60 and 135.28 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.70 : 324.60 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.70/324.60 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.70x = 324.60 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.70x = 43,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,911.89/216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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