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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 301.17 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 301.17 and 152.89 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 301.17 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/301.17 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 301.17 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 46,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,045.88/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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