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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 325.12 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 325.12 and 152.90 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 325.12 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/325.12 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 325.12 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 49,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,710.85/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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