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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.82, 443.54 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.82, 443.54 and 158.83 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.82 : 443.54 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.82/443.54 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.82x = 443.54 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.82x = 70,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,446.75/295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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