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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.26, 324.49 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.26, 324.49 and 155.51 is: 233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.26 : 324.49 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.26/324.49 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.26x = 324.49 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.26x = 50,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461.44/216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.34

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