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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 603.57 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 603.57 and 158.98 is: 238.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 603.57 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/603.57 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 603.57 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 95,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,955.56/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.53

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