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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 298.26 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 298.26 and 154.02 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 298.26 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/298.26 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 298.26 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 45,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,938.01/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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