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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.02, 317.49 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.02, 317.49 and 157.75 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.02 : 317.49 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.02/317.49 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.02x = 317.49 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.02x = 50,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,084.05/212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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