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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 562.80 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 562.80 and 158.87 is: 238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 562.80 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/562.80 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 562.80 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 89,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,409.82/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.28

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