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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.23, 326.85 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.23, 326.85 and 157.17 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.23 : 326.85 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.23/326.85 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.23x = 326.85 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.23x = 51,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371.01/218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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