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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.35 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.35 and 159.30 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.35 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.35 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.35 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 51,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,190.26/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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