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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 321.03 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 321.03 and 158.95 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 321.03 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/321.03 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 321.03 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 51,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,027.72/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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