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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 323.67 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 323.67 and 150.78 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 323.67 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/323.67 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 323.67 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 48,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802.96/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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