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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 399.32 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 399.32 and 158.36 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 399.32 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/399.32 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 399.32 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 63,236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,236.32/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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