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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 347.43 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 347.43 and 158.72 is: 237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 347.43 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/347.43 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 347.43 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 55,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,142.35/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.54

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