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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 468 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 468 and 158.24 is: 237.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 468 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/468 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 468 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 74,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,053.98/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.17

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