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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.26, 323.78 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.26, 323.78 and 158.30 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.26 : 323.78 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.26/323.78 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.26x = 323.78 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.26x = 51,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,254.37/216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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