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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.43 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.43 and 158.22 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.43 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.43 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.43 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 49,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749.11/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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