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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.05, 324.24 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.05, 324.24 and 158.43 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.05 : 324.24 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.05/324.24 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.05x = 324.24 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.05x = 51,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,367.72/216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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