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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.54 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.54 and 159.72 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.54 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.54 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.54 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 52,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314.69/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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