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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.83, 319.98 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.83, 319.98 and 158.12 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.83 : 319.98 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.83/319.98 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.83x = 319.98 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.83x = 50,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,593.64/231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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