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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 442.51 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 442.51 and 157.98 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 442.51 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/442.51 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 442.51 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 69,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,907.73/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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