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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.31, 324.09 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.31, 324.09 and 155.14 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.31 : 324.09 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.31/324.09 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.31x = 324.09 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.31x = 50,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279.32/216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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