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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.46, 322.30 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.46, 322.30 and 159.96 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.46 : 322.30 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.46/322.30 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.46x = 322.30 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.46x = 51,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,555.11/233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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