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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.23, 585.12 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.23, 585.12 and 158.84 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.23 : 585.12 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.23/585.12 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.23x = 585.12 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.23x = 92,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942.72/390.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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