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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.46, 327.78 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.46, 327.78 and 157.50 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.46 : 327.78 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.46/327.78 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.46x = 327.78 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.46x = 51,625.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,625.35/218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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