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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 347.40 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 347.40 and 159.18 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 347.40 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/347.40 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 347.40 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 55,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299.13/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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