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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 321.60 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 321.60 and 159.42 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 321.60 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/321.60 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 321.60 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 51,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,269.47/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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