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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 322.11 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 322.11 and 159.93 is: 220.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 322.11 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/322.11 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 322.11 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 51,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,515.05/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.49

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