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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.03, 320.31 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.03, 320.31 and 158.72 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.03 : 320.31 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.03/320.31 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.03x = 320.31 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.03x = 50,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,840.40/232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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