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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 347.81 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 347.81 and 158.92 is: 238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 347.81 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/347.81 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 347.81 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 55,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273.97/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.29

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