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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 323.04 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 323.04 and 151.68 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 323.04 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/323.04 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 323.04 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 48,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998.71/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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