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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 347.00 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 347.00 and 162.99 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 347.00 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/347.00 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 347.00 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 56,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,556.72/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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