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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.72, 328.02 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.72, 328.02 and 157.34 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.72 : 328.02 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.72/328.02 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.72x = 328.02 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.72x = 51,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,610.67/218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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