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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.39, 326.66 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.39, 326.66 and 153.38 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.39 : 326.66 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.39/326.66 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.39x = 326.66 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.39x = 50,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,100.71/218.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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