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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.46, 324.11 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.46, 324.11 and 151.53 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.46 : 324.11 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.46/324.11 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.46x = 324.11 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.46x = 49,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113.98/216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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