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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.32, 328.75 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.32, 328.75 and 158.42 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.32 : 328.75 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.32/328.75 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.32x = 328.75 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.32x = 52,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,081.00/219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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