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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 324.84 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 324.84 and 152.56 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 324.84 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/324.84 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 324.84 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 49,557.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,557.59/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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