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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.91, 347.72 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.91, 347.72 and 159.82 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.91 : 347.72 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.91/347.72 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.91x = 347.72 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.91x = 55,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,572.61/231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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