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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 345.12 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 345.12 and 158.24 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 345.12 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/345.12 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 345.12 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 54,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,611.79/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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