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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 318.99 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 318.99 and 159.32 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 318.99 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/318.99 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 318.99 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 50,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,821.49/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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