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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 321.06 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 321.06 and 159.04 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 321.06 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/321.06 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 321.06 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 51,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,061.38/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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