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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 468.98 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 468.98 and 158.55 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 468.98 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/468.98 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 468.98 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 74,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,353.64/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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