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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 571.86 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 571.86 and 158.98 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 571.86 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/571.86 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 571.86 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 90,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,914.30/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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