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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.26, 322.02 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.26, 322.02 and 159.55 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.26 : 322.02 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.26/322.02 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.26x = 322.02 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.26x = 51,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,378.29/233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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