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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.32, 301.16 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.32, 301.16 and 152.88 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.32 : 301.16 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.32/301.16 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.32x = 301.16 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.32x = 46,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,041.34/218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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