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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.24 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.24 and 158.14 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.24 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.24 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.24 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 69,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,935.83/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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