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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 324.59 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 324.59 and 155.17 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 324.59 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/324.59 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 324.59 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 50,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,365.04/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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