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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.11, 468.17 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.11, 468.17 and 158.11 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.11 : 468.17 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.11/468.17 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.11x = 468.17 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.11x = 74,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,022.36/312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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