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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 321.36 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 321.36 and 158.87 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 321.36 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/321.36 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 321.36 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 51,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,054.46/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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