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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 324.45 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 324.45 and 135.32 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 324.45 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/324.45 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 324.45 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 43,904.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,904.57/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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