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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.11, 607.62 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.11, 607.62 and 158.31 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.11 : 607.62 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.11/607.62 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.11x = 607.62 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.11x = 96,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,192.32/405.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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