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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 325.44 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 325.44 and 156.51 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 325.44 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/325.44 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 325.44 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 50,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,934.61/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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