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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.16, 327.06 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.16, 327.06 and 152.98 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.16 : 327.06 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.16/327.06 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.16x = 327.06 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.16x = 50,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032.00/218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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