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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 321.30 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 321.30 and 159.17 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 321.30 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/321.30 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 321.30 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 51,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,139.71/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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