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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 443.48 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 443.48 and 158.94 is: 238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 443.48 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/443.48 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 443.48 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 70,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,485.92/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.26

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