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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.36, 345.69 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.36, 345.69 and 158.09 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.36 : 345.69 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.36/345.69 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.36x = 345.69 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.36x = 54,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648.40/230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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