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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.35, 298.41 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.35, 298.41 and 153.23 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.35 : 298.41 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.35/298.41 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.35x = 298.41 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.35x = 45,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,725.36/216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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