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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 468.33 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 468.33 and 158.04 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 468.33 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/468.33 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 468.33 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 74,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,014.87/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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