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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.33, 323.15 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.33, 323.15 and 158.48 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.33 : 323.15 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.33/323.15 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.33x = 323.15 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.33x = 51,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,212.83/234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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