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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 346.01 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 346.01 and 158.30 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 346.01 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/346.01 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 346.01 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 54,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,773.38/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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