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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 348.59 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 348.59 and 158.78 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 348.59 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/348.59 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 348.59 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 55,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,349.12/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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