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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 319.80 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 319.80 and 158.08 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 319.80 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/319.80 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 319.80 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 50,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,553.98/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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