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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.57, 324.71 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.57, 324.71 and 158.01 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.57 : 324.71 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.57/324.71 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.57x = 324.71 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.57x = 51,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,306.64/216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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