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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.80 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.80 and 156.12 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.80 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.80 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.80 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 50,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,863.90/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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