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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 324.86 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 324.86 and 151.83 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 324.86 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/324.86 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 324.86 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 49,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,323.49/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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