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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 326.52 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 326.52 and 157.23 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 326.52 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/326.52 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 326.52 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 51,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,338.74/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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