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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 469.04 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 469.04 and 158.64 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 469.04 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/469.04 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 469.04 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 74,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,407.71/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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