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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 468.96 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 468.96 and 158.40 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 468.96 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/468.96 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 468.96 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 74,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,283.26/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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