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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 300.80 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 300.80 and 152.48 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 300.80 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/300.80 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 300.80 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 45,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,865.98/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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