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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 315.24 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 315.24 and 158.80 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 315.24 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/315.24 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 315.24 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 50,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,060.11/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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