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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.79, 327.78 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.79, 327.78 and 157.77 is: 236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.79 : 327.78 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.79/327.78 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.79x = 327.78 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.79x = 51,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,713.85/218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.36

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