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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.05, 467.72 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.05, 467.72 and 158.11 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.05 : 467.72 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.05/467.72 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.05x = 467.72 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.05x = 73,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,951.21/312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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