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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.94, 320.12 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.94, 320.12 and 158.22 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.94 : 320.12 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.94/320.12 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.94x = 320.12 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.94x = 50,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,649.39/231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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