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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 322.99 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 322.99 and 159.48 is: 220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 322.99 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/322.99 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 322.99 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 51,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,510.05/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.11

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