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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 399.26 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 399.26 and 158.33 is: 218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 399.26 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/399.26 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 399.26 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 63,216.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,216.23/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.50

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