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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 442.82 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 442.82 and 158.20 is: 237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 442.82 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/442.82 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 442.82 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 70,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,054.12/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.38

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