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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.83, 328.25 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.83, 328.25 and 157.99 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.83 : 328.25 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.83/328.25 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.83x = 328.25 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.83x = 51,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,860.22/218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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