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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.90, 328.30 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.90, 328.30 and 154.48 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.90 : 328.30 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.90/328.30 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.90x = 328.30 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.90x = 50,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,715.78/218.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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