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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 325.96 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 325.96 and 155.93 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 325.96 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/325.96 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 325.96 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 50,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,824.92/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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