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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 327.87 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 327.87 and 157.70 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 327.87 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/327.87 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 327.87 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 51,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,705.10/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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