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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 321.07 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 321.07 and 159.28 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 321.07 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/321.07 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 321.07 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 51,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,138.42/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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