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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 322.29 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 322.29 and 159.78 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 322.29 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/322.29 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 322.29 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 51,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,495.50/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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