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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.56, 347 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.56, 347 and 158.36 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.56 : 347 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.56/347 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.56x = 347 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.56x = 54,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,950.92/231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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