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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.46, 324.08 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.46, 324.08 and 158.44 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.46 : 324.08 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.46/324.08 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.46x = 324.08 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.46x = 51,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,347.24/216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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