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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 301.08 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 301.08 and 152.64 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 301.08 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/301.08 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 301.08 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 45,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,956.85/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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