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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 326.01 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 326.01 and 153.28 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 326.01 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/326.01 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 326.01 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 49,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,970.81/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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