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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.95, 607.48 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.95, 607.48 and 158.11 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.95 : 607.48 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.95/607.48 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.95x = 607.48 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.95x = 96,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,045.63/404.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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