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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.27, 347.44 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.27, 347.44 and 159.45 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.27 : 347.44 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.27/347.44 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.27x = 347.44 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.27x = 55,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,399.31/231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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