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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.20, 346.62 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.20, 346.62 and 158.84 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.20 : 346.62 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.20/346.62 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.20x = 346.62 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.20x = 55,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,057.12/231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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