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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.97, 472.06 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.97, 472.06 and 158.46 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.97 : 472.06 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.97/472.06 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.97x = 472.06 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.97x = 74,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,802.63/314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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