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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.20, 442.34 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.20, 442.34 and 158.21 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.20 : 442.34 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.20/442.34 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.20x = 442.34 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.20x = 69,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,982.61/295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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