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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.96, 302 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.96, 302 and 153.48 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.96 : 302 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.96/302 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.96x = 302 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.96x = 46,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,350.96/218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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