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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.01, 347.96 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.01, 347.96 and 158.87 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.01 : 347.96 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.01/347.96 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.01x = 347.96 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.01x = 55,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,281.67/232.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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