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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 346.94 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 346.94 and 159.24 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 346.94 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/346.94 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 346.94 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 55,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246.73/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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