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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 468.90 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 468.90 and 158.48 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 468.90 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/468.90 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 468.90 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 74,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,308.14/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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