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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 328.98 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 328.98 and 158.34 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 328.98 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/328.98 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 328.98 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 52,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,090.69/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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