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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 468.60 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 468.60 and 158.40 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 468.60 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/468.60 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 468.60 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 74,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,226.24/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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