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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.06, 301.04 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.06, 301.04 and 152.45 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.06 : 301.04 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.06/301.04 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.06x = 301.04 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.06x = 45,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893.55/218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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