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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 321.12 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 321.12 and 158.18 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 321.12 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/321.12 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 321.12 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 50,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,793.16/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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