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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.97, 328.10 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.97, 328.10 and 157.82 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.97 : 328.10 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.97/328.10 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.97x = 328.10 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.97x = 51,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,778.31/218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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