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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 317.94 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 317.94 and 158.08 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 317.94 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/317.94 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 317.94 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 50,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259.96/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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