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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.12, 346.05 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.12, 346.05 and 158.82 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.12 : 346.05 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.12/346.05 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.12x = 346.05 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.12x = 54,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,959.66/231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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