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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 323.72 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 323.72 and 154.88 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 323.72 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/323.72 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 323.72 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 50,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,137.75/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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