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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.27, 320.15 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.27, 320.15 and 158.46 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.27 : 320.15 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.27/320.15 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.27x = 320.15 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.27x = 50,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,730.16/232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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