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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.07, 345.79 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.07, 345.79 and 158.02 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.07 : 345.79 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.07/345.79 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.07x = 345.79 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.07x = 54,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,640.18/231.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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