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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 583.36 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 583.36 and 158.08 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 583.36 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/583.36 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 583.36 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 92,217.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,217.55/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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