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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.75 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.75 and 153.14 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.75 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.75 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.75 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 50,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,036.10/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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