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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 321 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 321 and 158.98 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 321 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/321 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 321 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 51,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,032.58/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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