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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 325.28 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 325.28 and 152.19 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 325.28 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/325.28 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 325.28 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 49,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504.74/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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