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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 320.91 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 320.91 and 158.82 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 320.91 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/320.91 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 320.91 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 50,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,966.93/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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