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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.82, 584.49 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.82, 584.49 and 158.52 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.82 : 584.49 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.82/584.49 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.82x = 584.49 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.82x = 92,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,653.35/389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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