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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 444.09 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 444.09 and 158.86 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 444.09 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/444.09 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 444.09 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 70,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,547.71/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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