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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 324.08 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 324.08 and 155.28 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 324.08 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/324.08 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 324.08 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 50,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,323.14/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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