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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.47, 325.60 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.47, 325.60 and 152.33 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.47 : 325.60 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.47/325.60 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.47x = 325.60 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.47x = 49,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,598.65/217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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