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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 318.24 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 318.24 and 158.84 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 318.24 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/318.24 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 318.24 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 50,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549.24/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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