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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 321.84 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 321.84 and 159.71 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 321.84 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/321.84 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 321.84 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 51,401.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,401.07/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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