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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 319.75 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 319.75 and 158.01 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 319.75 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/319.75 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 319.75 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 50,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,523.30/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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