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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.64, 301.49 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.64, 301.49 and 152.32 is: 210.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.64 : 301.49 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.64/301.49 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.64x = 301.49 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.64x = 45,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,922.96/218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.04

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