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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.58, 348.18 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.58, 348.18 and 159.76 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.58 : 348.18 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.58/348.18 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.58x = 348.18 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.58x = 55,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625.24/231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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