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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.51, 347.10 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.51, 347.10 and 158.39 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.51 : 347.10 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.51/347.10 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.51x = 347.10 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.51x = 54,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,975.43/231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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