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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 346.44 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 346.44 and 159.18 is: 238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 346.44 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/346.44 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 346.44 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 55,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,146.32/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.48

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