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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.01, 325.66 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.01, 325.66 and 152.16 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.01 : 325.66 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.01/325.66 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.01x = 325.66 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.01x = 49,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,552.43/217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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