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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 346.47 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 346.47 and 158.03 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 346.47 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/346.47 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 346.47 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 54,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,750.92/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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