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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 347.13 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 347.13 and 159.46 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 347.13 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/347.13 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 347.13 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 55,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,353.35/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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