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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.88, 328.68 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.88, 328.68 and 158.40 is: 237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.88 : 328.68 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.88/328.68 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.88x = 328.68 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.88x = 52,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,062.91/218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.86

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