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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 347.94 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 347.94 and 159.84 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 347.94 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/347.94 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 347.94 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 55,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,614.73/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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