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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.04, 584.76 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.04, 584.76 and 158.88 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.04 : 584.76 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.04/584.76 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.04x = 584.76 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.04x = 92,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,906.67/390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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