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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 467.71 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 467.71 and 158.12 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 467.71 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/467.71 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 467.71 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 73,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,951.18/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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