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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 325.36 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 325.36 and 101.33 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 325.36 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/325.36 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 325.36 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 32,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,970.28/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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