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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.49, 468.28 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.49, 468.28 and 158.32 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.49 : 468.28 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.49/468.28 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.49x = 468.28 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.49x = 74,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,134.96/312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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