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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 320.94 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 320.94 and 158.90 is: 219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 320.94 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/320.94 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 320.94 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 50,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,995.76/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.15

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