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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 607.79 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 607.79 and 158.34 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 607.79 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/607.79 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 607.79 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 96,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,237.47/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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