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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 319.95 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 319.95 and 158.34 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 319.95 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/319.95 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 319.95 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 50,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,662.08/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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