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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.56, 327.47 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.56, 327.47 and 157.38 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.56 : 327.47 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.56/327.47 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.56x = 327.47 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.56x = 51,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,537.23/218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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