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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 324.32 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 324.32 and 155.88 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 324.32 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/324.32 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 324.32 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 50,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,555.00/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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