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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 443.45 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 443.45 and 158.64 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 443.45 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/443.45 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 443.45 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 70,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,349.24/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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