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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 322.40 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 322.40 and 159.96 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 322.40 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/322.40 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 322.40 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 51,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,571.10/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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