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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 318.16 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 318.16 and 158.08 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 318.16 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/318.16 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 318.16 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 50,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,294.73/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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