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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.23, 399.14 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.23, 399.14 and 158.24 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.23 : 399.14 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.23/399.14 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.23x = 399.14 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.23x = 63,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,157.13/289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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