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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 344.84 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 344.84 and 158.34 is: 237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 344.84 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/344.84 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 344.84 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 54,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,601.17/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.23

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