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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 301.61 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 301.61 and 153.15 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 301.61 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/301.61 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 301.61 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 46,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,190.81/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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