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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 469.10 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 469.10 and 158.56 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 469.10 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/469.10 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 469.10 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 74,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,379.72/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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