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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 469.35 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 469.35 and 158.96 is: 238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 469.35 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/469.35 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 469.35 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 74,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,605.53/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.40

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