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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 344.45 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 344.45 and 158.09 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 344.45 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/344.45 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 344.45 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 54,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452.77/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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