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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 324.69 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 324.69 and 135.46 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 324.69 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/324.69 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 324.69 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 43,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,982.51/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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