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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.60, 324.26 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.60, 324.26 and 152.44 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.60 : 324.26 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.60/324.26 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.60x = 324.26 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.60x = 49,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,430.19/216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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