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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.91, 324.88 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.91, 324.88 and 155.09 is: 232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.91 : 324.88 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.91/324.88 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.91x = 324.88 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.91x = 50,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,386.06/216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.29

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