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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.22, 603.50 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.22, 603.50 and 158.66 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.22 : 603.50 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.22/603.50 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.22x = 603.50 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.22x = 95,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,750.65/402.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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