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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.94, 325.05 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.94, 325.05 and 152.50 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 325.05 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/325.05 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 325.05 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 49,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,570.13/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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