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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 322.02 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 322.02 and 159.54 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 322.02 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/322.02 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 322.02 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 51,375.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,375.07/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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