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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 317.92 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 317.92 and 158.48 is: 237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 317.92 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/317.92 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 317.92 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 50,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,383.96/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.26

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