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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.93 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.93 and 158.52 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.93 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.93 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.93 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 74,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,334.78/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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