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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 443.78 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 443.78 and 158.96 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 443.78 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/443.78 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 443.78 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 70,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,544.18/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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