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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.11 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.11 and 158.64 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.11 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.11 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.11 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 74,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,419.61/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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