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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 319.46 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 319.46 and 159.21 is: 238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 319.46 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/319.46 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 319.46 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 50,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,860.43/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.80

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