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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.62, 298.64 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.62, 298.64 and 154.36 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.62 : 298.64 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.62/298.64 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.62x = 298.64 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.62x = 46,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,096.28/216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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