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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 320.18 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 320.18 and 157.42 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 320.18 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/320.18 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 320.18 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 50,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,401.13/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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