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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.13, 324.26 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.13, 324.26 and 154.51 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.13 : 324.26 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.13/324.26 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.13x = 324.26 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.13x = 50,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,101.41/216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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