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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 399.42 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 399.42 and 158.45 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 399.42 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/399.42 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 399.42 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 63,285.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,285.31/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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