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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 472.88 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 472.88 and 158.96 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 472.88 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/472.88 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 472.88 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 75,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,169.00/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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