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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 320.55 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 320.55 and 158.59 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 320.55 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/320.55 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 320.55 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 50,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,836.02/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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