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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 563.22 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 563.22 and 158.82 is: 238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 563.22 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/563.22 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 563.22 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 89,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,450.60/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.23

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