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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 321.54 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 321.54 and 158.40 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 321.54 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/321.54 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 321.54 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 50,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,931.94/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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