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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 348.15 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 348.15 and 158.73 is: 238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 348.15 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/348.15 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 348.15 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 55,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,261.85/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.18

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