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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 314.24 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 314.24 and 158.64 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 314.24 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/314.24 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 314.24 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 49,851.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,851.03/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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