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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 321.70 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 321.70 and 159.12 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 321.70 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/321.70 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 321.70 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 51,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,188.90/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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