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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 316.43 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 316.43 and 159.92 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 316.43 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/316.43 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 316.43 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 50,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,603.49/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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