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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.30 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.30 and 159.09 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.30 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.30 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.30 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 51,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,274.71/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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