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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 324.86 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 324.86 and 101.28 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 324.86 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/324.86 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 324.86 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 32,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,901.82/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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