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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 320.71 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 320.71 and 158.88 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 320.71 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/320.71 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 320.71 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 50,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,954.40/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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