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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 320.81 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 320.81 and 158.75 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 320.81 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/320.81 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 320.81 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 50,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,926.19/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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