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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.06, 347.88 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.06, 347.88 and 159.39 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.06 : 347.88 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.06/347.88 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.06x = 347.88 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.06x = 55,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,448.59/231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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