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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.84, 443.83 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.84, 443.83 and 158.85 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.84 : 443.83 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.84/443.83 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.84x = 443.83 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.84x = 70,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,502.40/295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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