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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 325.04 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 325.04 and 155.84 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 325.04 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/325.04 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 325.04 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 50,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,654.23/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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