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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.55, 324.99 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.55, 324.99 and 158.93 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.55 : 324.99 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.55/324.99 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.55x = 324.99 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.55x = 51,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,650.66/216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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