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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.20, 327.36 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.20, 327.36 and 156.58 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.20 : 327.36 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.20/327.36 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.20x = 327.36 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.20x = 51,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,258.03/218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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