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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 319.97 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 319.97 and 158.42 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 319.97 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/319.97 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 319.97 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 50,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,687.26/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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