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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.32 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.32 and 157.92 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.32 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.32 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.32 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 54,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,689.75/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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