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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.86, 300.38 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.86, 300.38 and 152.24 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.86 : 300.38 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.86/300.38 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.86x = 300.38 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.86x = 45,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,729.85/217.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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