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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.01, 326.79 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.01, 326.79 and 157.42 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.01 : 326.79 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.01/326.79 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.01x = 326.79 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.01x = 51,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,443.28/218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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