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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 323.73 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 323.73 and 151.02 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 323.73 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/323.73 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 323.73 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 48,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,889.70/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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