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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.23, 322.02 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.23, 322.02 and 159.52 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.23 : 322.02 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.23/322.02 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.23x = 322.02 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.23x = 51,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,368.63/233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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