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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.44, 468.25 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.44, 468.25 and 158.20 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.44 : 468.25 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.44/468.25 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.44x = 468.25 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.44x = 74,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,077.15/312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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