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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 348.60 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 348.60 and 158.12 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 348.60 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/348.60 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 348.60 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 55,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,120.63/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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