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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 344.90 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 344.90 and 158.16 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 344.90 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/344.90 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 344.90 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 54,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,549.38/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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