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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 322.14 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 322.14 and 159.86 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 322.14 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/322.14 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 322.14 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 51,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,497.30/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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