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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 467.98 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 467.98 and 158.15 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 467.98 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/467.98 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 467.98 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 74,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,011.81/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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