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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 317.49 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 317.49 and 158.32 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 317.49 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/317.49 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 317.49 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 50,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,265.02/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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