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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.84 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.84 and 158.16 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.84 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.84 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.84 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 50,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,269.57/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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