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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 319.72 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 319.72 and 158.22 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 319.72 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/319.72 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 319.72 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 50,586.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586.10/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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