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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 324.83 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 324.83 and 155.00 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 324.83 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/324.83 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 324.83 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 50,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,349.85/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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