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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 469.02 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 469.02 and 158.56 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 469.02 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/469.02 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 469.02 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 74,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,367.81/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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