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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 322.07 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 322.07 and 158.56 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 322.07 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/322.07 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 322.07 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 51,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,066.60/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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