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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 324.18 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 324.18 and 155.48 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 324.18 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/324.18 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 324.18 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 50,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,403.51/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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