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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 346.14 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 346.14 and 158.52 is: 237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 346.14 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/346.14 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 346.14 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 54,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,870.11/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.66

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