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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 472.71 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 472.71 and 158.86 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 472.71 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/472.71 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 472.71 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 75,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,094.71/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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