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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.57, 328.05 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.57, 328.05 and 157.41 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.57 : 328.05 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.57/328.05 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.57x = 328.05 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.57x = 51,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,638.35/218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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