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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 311.33 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 311.33 and 158.21 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 311.33 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/311.33 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 311.33 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 49,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,253.17/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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