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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 320.43 and 158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 320.43 and 158.53 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 320.43 = 158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/320.43 = 158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 320.43 × 158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 50,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,797.77/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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