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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 584.18 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 584.18 and 158.34 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 584.18 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/584.18 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 584.18 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 92,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,499.46/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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