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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.11, 319.82 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.11, 319.82 and 158.84 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.11 : 319.82 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.11/319.82 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.11x = 319.82 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.11x = 50,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,797.82/213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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