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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 468.55 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 468.55 and 158.36 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 468.55 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/468.55 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 468.55 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 74,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,199.58/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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