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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 584.18 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 584.18 and 158.39 is: 237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 584.18 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/584.18 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 584.18 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 92,527.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,527.34/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.57

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