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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 320.42 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 320.42 and 158.44 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 320.42 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/320.42 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 320.42 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 50,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,768.22/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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