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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 345.48 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 345.48 and 158.62 is: 237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 345.48 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/345.48 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 345.48 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 54,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800.04/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.44

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