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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.58, 327.62 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.58, 327.62 and 157.13 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.58 : 327.62 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.58/327.62 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.58x = 327.62 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.58x = 51,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,476.51/217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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