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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 468.56 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 468.56 and 158.22 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 468.56 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/468.56 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 468.56 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 74,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,135.56/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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