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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 325.92 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 325.92 and 159.47 is: 238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 325.92 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/325.92 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 325.92 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 51,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,974.65/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.48

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