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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.53, 608.33 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.53, 608.33 and 158.86 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.53 : 608.33 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.53/608.33 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.53x = 608.33 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.53x = 96,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,639.30/405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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