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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.53, 301.54 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.53, 301.54 and 152.16 is: 209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.53 : 301.54 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.53/301.54 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.53x = 301.54 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.53x = 45,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,882.33/218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.96

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