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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.67, 319.60 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.67, 319.60 and 158.09 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.67 : 319.60 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.67/319.60 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.67x = 319.60 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.67x = 50,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,524.77/231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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