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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 442.87 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 442.87 and 158.29 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 442.87 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/442.87 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 442.87 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 70,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,100.39/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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