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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.20, 324.30 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.20, 324.30 and 155.45 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.20 : 324.30 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.20/324.30 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.20x = 324.30 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.20x = 50,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412.44/216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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