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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 319.31 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 319.31 and 158.57 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 319.31 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/319.31 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 319.31 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 50,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,632.39/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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