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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.04, 326.36 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.04, 326.36 and 152.96 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.04 : 326.36 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.04/326.36 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.04x = 326.36 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.04x = 49,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,920.03/218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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