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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.43, 327.62 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.43, 327.62 and 157.68 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.43 : 327.62 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.43/327.62 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.43x = 327.62 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.43x = 51,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,659.52/218.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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