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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 325.30 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 325.30 and 101.47 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 325.30 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/325.30 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 325.30 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 33,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008.19/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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