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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 319.95 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 319.95 and 158.30 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 319.95 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/319.95 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 319.95 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 50,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,648.09/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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