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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.93, 302.00 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.93, 302.00 and 153.32 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.93 : 302.00 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.93/302.00 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.93x = 302.00 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.93x = 46,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,300.36/218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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