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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.54, 301.62 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.54, 301.62 and 152.33 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.54 : 301.62 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.54/301.62 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.54x = 301.62 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.54x = 45,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,944.27/218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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