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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.71, 325.25 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.71, 325.25 and 101.22 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.71 : 325.25 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.71/325.25 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.71x = 325.25 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.71x = 32,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,920.46/216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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