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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 584.06 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 584.06 and 158.29 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 584.06 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/584.06 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 584.06 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 92,448.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,448.61/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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