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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.40, 326.88 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.40, 326.88 and 157.68 is: 236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.40 : 326.88 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.40/326.88 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.40x = 326.88 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.40x = 51,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,542.44/218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.00

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