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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.15, 319.11 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.15, 319.11 and 158.20 is: 236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.15 : 319.11 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.15/319.11 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.15x = 319.11 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.15x = 50,483.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,483.20/213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.84

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