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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 346.38 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 346.38 and 158.96 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 346.38 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/346.38 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 346.38 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 55,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060.56/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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