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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 345.99 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 345.99 and 158.16 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 345.99 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/345.99 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 345.99 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 54,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,721.78/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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