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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.72, 325.98 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.72, 325.98 and 153.40 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.72 : 325.98 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.72/325.98 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.72x = 325.98 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.72x = 50,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,005.33/217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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