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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.52 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.52 and 159.44 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.52 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.52 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.52 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 51,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,899.08/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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