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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 324.15 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 324.15 and 155.09 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 324.15 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/324.15 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 324.15 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 50,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,272.42/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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