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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.13, 323.97 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.13, 323.97 and 151.15 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.13 : 323.97 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.13/323.97 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.13x = 323.97 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.13x = 48,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,968.07/216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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