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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.91, 325.19 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.91, 325.19 and 151.73 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.91 : 325.19 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.91/325.19 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.91x = 325.19 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.91x = 49,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,338.69/216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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