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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 319.08 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 319.08 and 158.36 is: 237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 319.08 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/319.08 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 319.08 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 50,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,529.51/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.65

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