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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.89 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.89 and 158.42 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.89 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.89 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.89 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 74,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,282.53/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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