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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 321.18 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 321.18 and 158.90 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 321.18 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/321.18 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 321.18 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 51,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,035.50/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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