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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.31, 347.37 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.31, 347.37 and 159.49 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.31 : 347.37 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.31/347.37 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.31x = 347.37 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.31x = 55,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,402.04/231.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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