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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 347.80 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 347.80 and 158.88 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 347.80 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/347.80 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 347.80 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 55,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258.46/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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