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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 321.48 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 321.48 and 159.57 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 321.48 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/321.48 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 321.48 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 51,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298.56/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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