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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.72, 319.68 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.72, 319.68 and 158.04 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.72 : 319.68 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.72/319.68 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.72x = 319.68 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.72x = 50,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,522.23/231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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