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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 468.99 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 468.99 and 158.56 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 468.99 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/468.99 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 468.99 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 74,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,361.88/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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