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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 321.12 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 321.12 and 159.26 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 321.12 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/321.12 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 321.12 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 51,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,139.97/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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