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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.37, 443.39 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.37, 443.39 and 158.38 is: 237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.37 : 443.39 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.37/443.39 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.37x = 443.39 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.37x = 70,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,224.11/295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.75

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