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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 320.58 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 320.58 and 158.73 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 320.58 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/320.58 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 320.58 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 50,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,885.66/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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