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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.86, 326.97 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.86, 326.97 and 157.02 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.86 : 326.97 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.86/326.97 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.86x = 326.97 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.86x = 51,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,340.83/217.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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