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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 628.38 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 628.38 and 158.94 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 628.38 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/628.38 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 628.38 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 99,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,874.72/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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