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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 468.16 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 468.16 and 158.02 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 468.16 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/468.16 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 468.16 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 73,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,977.97/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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