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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.22 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.22 and 157.88 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.22 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.22 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.22 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 50,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,240.57/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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