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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 468.64 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 468.64 and 158.54 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 468.64 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/468.64 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 468.64 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 74,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,298.19/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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