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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 301.02 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 301.02 and 152.76 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 301.02 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/301.02 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 301.02 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 45,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,983.82/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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