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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.31, 345.87 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.31, 345.87 and 158.49 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.31 : 345.87 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.31/345.87 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.31x = 345.87 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.31x = 54,816.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816.94/230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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