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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 301.64 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 301.64 and 152.26 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 301.64 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/301.64 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 301.64 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 45,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,927.71/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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