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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 319.31 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 319.31 and 158.81 is: 238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 319.31 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/319.31 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 319.31 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 50,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,707.23/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.28

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