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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 468.92 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 468.92 and 158.45 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 468.92 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/468.92 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 468.92 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 74,297.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,297.24/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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