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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.21, 584.05 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.21, 584.05 and 158.08 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.21 : 584.05 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.21/584.05 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.21x = 584.05 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.21x = 92,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,327.17/389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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