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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 318.32 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 318.32 and 158.40 is: 237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 318.32 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/318.32 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 318.32 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 50,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,421.89/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.12

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