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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.37, 324.05 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.37, 324.05 and 151.44 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.37 : 324.05 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.37/324.05 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.37x = 324.05 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.37x = 49,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074.13/216.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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