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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.07, 468.39 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.07, 468.39 and 158.10 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.07 : 468.39 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.07/468.39 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.07x = 468.39 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.07x = 74,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,051.87/312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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