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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 325.22 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 325.22 and 158.96 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 325.22 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/325.22 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 325.22 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 51,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,696.97/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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