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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 323.37 and 159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 323.37 and 159.59 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 323.37 = 159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/323.37 = 159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 323.37 × 159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 51,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605.00/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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