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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 469.14 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 469.14 and 158.74 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 469.14 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/469.14 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 469.14 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 74,471.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,471.28/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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