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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 320.07 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 320.07 and 158.45 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 320.07 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/320.07 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 320.07 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 50,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,714.09/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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