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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 583.99 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 583.99 and 158.18 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 583.99 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/583.99 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 583.99 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 92,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,372.22/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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