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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 322.08 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 322.08 and 159.77 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 322.08 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/322.08 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 322.08 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 51,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458.93/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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