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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 468.17 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 468.17 and 158.08 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 468.17 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/468.17 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 468.17 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 74,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,008.31/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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