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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.32, 324.10 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.32, 324.10 and 154.84 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.32 : 324.10 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.32/324.10 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.32x = 324.10 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.32x = 50,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,183.64/216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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