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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.26, 323.79 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.26, 323.79 and 151.10 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.26 : 323.79 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.26/323.79 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.26x = 323.79 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.26x = 48,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,924.67/216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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