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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 346.70 and 159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 346.70 and 159.59 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 346.70 = 159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/346.70 = 159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 346.70 × 159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 55,327.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327.32/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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