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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.84 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.84 and 158.44 is: 237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.84 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.84 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.84 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 50,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,517.01/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.79

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