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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.30, 399.24 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.30, 399.24 and 158.31 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.30 : 399.24 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.30/399.24 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.30x = 399.24 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.30x = 63,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,203.09/289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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