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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 323.78 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 323.78 and 155 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 323.78 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/323.78 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 323.78 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 50,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,185.90/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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