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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 318.24 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 318.24 and 157.62 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 318.24 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/318.24 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 318.24 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 50,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,160.99/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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