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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 469.08 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 469.08 and 158.58 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 469.08 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/469.08 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 469.08 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 74,386.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,386.71/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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