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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 324.80 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 324.80 and 151.94 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 324.80 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/324.80 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 324.80 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 49,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,347.73/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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