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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 301.20 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 301.20 and 152.80 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 301.20 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/301.20 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 301.20 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 46,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,023.36/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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