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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 328.23 and 157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 328.23 and 157.71 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 328.23 = 157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/328.23 = 157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 328.23 × 157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 51,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,765.15/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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