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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 319.41 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 319.41 and 158.81 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 319.41 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/319.41 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 319.41 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 50,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,723.91/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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