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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 324.37 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 324.37 and 155.29 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 324.37 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/324.37 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 324.37 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 50,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,371.42/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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