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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 399.46 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 399.46 and 158.48 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 399.46 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/399.46 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 399.46 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 63,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306.42/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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