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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.27, 323.73 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.27, 323.73 and 155.39 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.27 : 323.73 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.27/323.73 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.27x = 323.73 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.27x = 50,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,302.79/216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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