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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.58, 300.84 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.58, 300.84 and 152.60 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.58 : 300.84 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.58/300.84 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.58x = 300.84 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.58x = 45,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,908.18/217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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