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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.41, 301.02 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.41, 301.02 and 152.80 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.41 : 301.02 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.41/301.02 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.41x = 301.02 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.41x = 45,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,995.86/218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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