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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 301.41 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 301.41 and 153.03 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 301.41 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/301.41 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 301.41 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 46,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125.90/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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