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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 323.68 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 323.68 and 154.86 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 323.68 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/323.68 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 323.68 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 50,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,125.08/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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