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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 326.67 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 326.67 and 157.05 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 326.67 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/326.67 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 326.67 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 51,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,303.52/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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