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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.91, 321.48 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.91, 321.48 and 158.33 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.91 : 321.48 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.91/321.48 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.91x = 321.48 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.91x = 50,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899.93/232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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